How to prepare for hurricane season in North Carolina: home, food, power outage

It only takes one storm like Hurricane Debby to make it a bad year, according to AccuWeather.

It doesn’t matter if tropical activity is high or low. You must always be prepared in the event of a hurricane.

Planning your evacuation should be your priority, especially if you live in an area prone to storm surges.

Here are things you can do to prepare your home:

• Secure or remove anything outside. This includes patio furniture, potted plants and kids’ toys.
• Cut down any tree limbs hanging over your home that might cause damage.
• Be sure to go over your insurance policy with agents.
• Take inventory of items in your home, so it can be easier to file claims in the event there is loss.

You should also create a hurricane emergency kit, including a first aid kit, flashlights, batteries, medicine and any important documents.

Here are more preparation tips:

AccuWeather states that the worst thing people can do in the event of a hurricane is to begin safety preparations at the last minute.